Delaware Shakespeare bilingual musical shows set Oct. 8, 21
After a two-year pause, Delaware Shakespeare’s Community Tour is returning with a new Spanish-English musical, “Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras.”
The world premiere adaptation of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “Twelfth Night, or What You Will” is co-written by Liz Filios and Tanaquil Márquez with contributions by Robi Hager, Patricio Hidalg and Ximena Violante.
The story is reimagined by Filios and Márquez to explore immigration. Violeta and Sebastian, twins from Venezuela, are separated in a shipwreck and must find their own way in Illyria, a land somewhat similar to contemporary America. The musical aims to celebrate the stories of Latinx immigrants and ask what local community members can do to create more equitable conditions for people seeking a better life.
Free, full-length local performances are set for 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, at Georgetown Public Library, and 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21, at CAMP Rehoboth. Tickets must be requested in advance by emailing info@delshakes.org.
Now in its 20th season, Delaware Shakespeare creates year-round professional theater and educational programs for residents and friends of Delaware. At Del Shakes, people from all walks of life celebrate and explore their shared humanity through the lens of Shakespearean works. To learn more, go to delshakes.org.
